Passwords are effectively the cornerstone of your business’ data security. If they aren’t up to muster, your protections could crumble. Unfortunately, many users shortchange their passwords to try to make them more convenient, also making them more convenient for cybercriminals. Let’s see how we could (and should) make passwords as effective as possible.
What was the scariest Halloween costume you saw last week? Chances are we know something scarier—the cyberthreats that want to take your business down. Let’s go over some of the most common threats to your business’ future and what your business can do about them.
From the classic Nigerian Prince emails to the cleverly crafted fake invoice, malicious digital correspondence is a constant threat to a business. It’s not just about losing a few bucks, either. A successful phishing attack can cripple your operations, compromise sensitive data, and even lead to your company’s demise.
Remember the stereotypical hacker? A lone kid in a hoodie, fueled by caffeine and curiosity, breaking into a system just for the thrill or bragging rights? That image is obsolete. Today, hacking has evolved from a counter-cultural movement into a sophisticated, multi-trillion-dollar global industry.
Happy Halloween! Tonight, ghosties and goblins will roam from door to door, collecting candies along the way. This is to be expected. Less expected are the cyberthreats and attacks that darken the doors of modern businesses of all shapes and sizes. Let’s talk about the things you need to do to keep your business safe, inside and out, every night of the year.